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Director: Benny Fredman
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles
Running Time: 111 minutes
Writers: Benny Fredman, Dror Keren
Starring: Roy Nik, Yarden Toussia-Cohen, Dror Keren
IMDB Rating: 9/10 Stars

This is a drama based on a true story of an obsession that wreaks havoc on an entire community. A newly married young man’s ambition to open a computer store in his ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem neighborhood begets a shocking clash of tradition versus modernity. Devout yeshiva student Yair (Roy Nik) tries to support his family with a new business, introducing outside technology into the cloistered community. Despite efforts to adhere to strict Haredi rules, he faces vehement opposition from the locals, leading to rising tensions, the threat of violence, and marital strain, culminating in a decisive showdown. Nominated for nine Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Film, write-director Benny Fredman’s intense portrayal, based on personal experiences, offers a troubling yet potent commentary on the intersection of free will and religious dogmatism.

Ticket Price:  $18/film, Member Ticket Price: $15/film
Series Price (4 films): $68, Member Series Price: $56

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